New CCTV cameras are installed in Wycombe and Bucks for enhanced security using crime data.
Many new cameras offer a 360-degree view, providing clearer images, too. Most new CCTV cameras will be in town centers. Location choices used crime data, population density, and nighttime activity. The council will not share exact locations publicly to protect the cameras and the system.
The network ensures good CCTV coverage, focusing on areas with high crime and anti-social behavior. Operators monitor cameras from a control room. The CCTV network started in April 2020, and this upgrade is the first large-scale change since.
The council revealed it has 342 public space cameras, including those on highways. They did not say how many cameras actually work, neither confirming nor denying this information.
Arif Hussain said CCTV is a priority. He explained, the council invests to upgrade cameras. They want to use the newest tech because CCTV helps people feel safer.
Crime is relatively low in Buckinghamshire, making it a safe place to live. CCTV helps prevent crime and aids investigations of crimes and anti-social acts. CCTV is part of a bigger safety effort as the council works with police and communities to maintain area safety.
CCTV helps tackle crime and fights anti-social behavior. The council aims to promote community safety. While cameras cannot stop all crime, they deter criminal acts and help solve crimes by providing evidence.